The One Who Chose Love Over Dogma

Beyond The Surface · 2025-03-12

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This episode explores faith, identity, and religious trauma through Linda’s personal journey. Growing up in a tightly-knit Christian community, Linda shares her path through faith transitions, ultimately finding a home in an affirming church. A key discussion centres on the intersection of personal belief and gender identity, particularly in supporting her transgender child. As Linda navigates deconstructing long-held beliefs, she embraces a more nuanced understanding of God and community. This conversation invites listeners into a space of empathy and reflection, highlighting the power of love and acceptance in our spiritual journeys.

Who Is Linda?

Linda Pesavento listens deeply, laughs a lot and is passionate about the power of owning and honouring our story to bring healing and transformation.

Linda is a counsellor in private practice at On The Journey Counselling. She finds great fulfilment in creating a safe space where people feel secure, heard and accepted and feels privileged to be able to walk alongside couples and individuals as they navigate the challenges of life and find a deeper understanding of their own strength and wisdom.

Linda is an Australian expat living in Hong Kong. She is wife to Gary, and proud mum to adult children Jay and Sophia.

Connect With Us?

You can find out more about Linda over on her website - https://www.onthejourneycounselling.com/You can also connect via Facebook or Instagram
You can find out more about Sam on her website - www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.auTo connect with Sam on Instagram - @anchoredcounsellingservicesWant to contact with Sam about the podcast or therapy? Use this contact form.

Beyond The Surface

Welcome to Beyond the Surface, where being seen means being understood.

Here, we explore the ups and downs of exploring and sometimes losing faith and community, and the healing power of shared stories. This is a safe space to connect, share, and find support in our common experiences of religious trauma and leaving fundamental communities. Join us as we build a community of understanding and connection.

Host - Sam Sellers; Therapist specialising in Religious Trauma and the Queer Community

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